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Distance from Łódź to Kraków

Straight line

193 km
120 mi · 104 NM

By road

279 km
173 mi

Travel time

2 h 57 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Łódź from Kraków?

Łódź (Poland) and Kraków (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 193 km in a straight line, that is 120 miles or 104 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Łódź to Kraków is 279 km (173 miles), about 2 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Łódź, Kraków lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). Both cities are in Poland. The halfway point is at 50.9162°, 19.7095°.

A direct flight would take about 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Łódź from Kraków?

By road it is 279 km (173 miles) from Łódź to Kraków; in a straight line it is 193 km (120 miles).

How long is the drive from Łódź to Kraków?

About 2 h 57 min on the fastest route (279 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kraków from Łódź?

Kraków is to the south of Łódź, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Łódź to Kraków?

A direct flight would take about 44 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.